Airlink and Air Austral have announced the signing of Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) between the two entities with effect from October 15, 2025. The airlines said: “Under this partnership agreement, “Air Austral passengers will have access to Airlink’s network of 45 destinations across South Africa and the Southern Africa region. These destinations will be offered through connections via Johannesburg on …
In a bid to improve guidance to operators and assistance to family of air accident, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised ‘Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook’ which, it says “for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance.” IATA says the “family assistance chapter in the revised manual provides guidance and practical tools to help …
The Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan has received “its first aircraft since being closed down in March 2025 for upgrade to international standards.” According to Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, the aircraft “is an advanced member of the presidential flight” and “the successful landing underscores the readiness and capabilities of the airport’s infrastructure to handle …
Royal Jordanian Airlines will launch direct and regular flights between Amman and Casablanca, Morocco, from October 16, 2025. The airline says it will operate two weekly frequencies “as part of the airline’s strategic plan to expand its global route network and boost inbound tourism to Jordan.” Royal Jordanian’s Vice Chairman/CEO Samer Majali, stated that the launch of flights to Casablanca …
Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) predicted that Africa will require 23,000 new pilots, 24,000 new technicians, 27,000 new cabin crews and 74,000 total new personnel through 2044. To meet this demand, it is crucial to focus on aviation training programs. To bridge this gap, Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) has graduated “1053 professionals in various aviation fields including international …
TrueNoord, regional aircraft leasing company, has “delivered two ATR72-600’s to TACV Cabo Verde Airlines.” TrueNoord said “provided on long-term operating leases, the turboprops will be based at Praia International Airport on Santiago Island and mark the first ATR72-600s to join the operator’s fleet.” Maarten Grift, TrueNoord Sales Director said: “Intra-island connectivity is a geographic necessity and vital for the economy …
Royal Jordanian Airlines continues to implement its strategic plan to fully modernize its fleet and reinforce its position in the air transport industry with the recent addition of “a new Airbus A320neo, bringing the total number of new aircraft of this type to 12, in addition to seven new Embraer E2 aircraft.” Royal Jordanian says it fleet is distinguished by …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is available as white-label assets for airlines, airports, and other partners …
Angola’s National carrier, TAAG Angola has launched a “direct flight from Luanda, Angola, to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi.” TAAG says the flight “carried the first commercial passengers and a high-level delegation with government officials, diplomats from both Angola and Kenya, stakeholders’ representatives, and the airline board members.” According to TAAG, the new connection will “have three weekly frequencies …
West African carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft, the aircraft manufacturer has announced. “The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Cote d’Ivoire’s fleet” and according to Airbus “is configured in a comfortable four-class cabin layout with four seats in First, 44 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 173 …
